books.google.com - Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. (Calasso) has re-created . . . the morning of our world."--Gore...https://books.google.com/books/about/The_marriage_of_Cadmus_and_Harmony.html?id=HyBdAAAAMAAJ&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareThe marriage of Cadmus and Harmony

The marriage of Cadmus and Harmony

Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. (Calasso) has re-created . . . the morning of our world."--Gore Vidal. 15 engravings. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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User Review - Gibin Mathew - Goodreads

Is it an interesting read-yes ! Is it an enjoyable/fast read-no ! I was expecting a simple collection of stories/myths but what I got is a detailed analysis on Greek mythology.In a way it describes ...Read full review